[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 93 (Friday, June 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO JAMES E. ZINI, D.O.

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Arkansan and outstanding Osteopathic physician. I am proud to recognize 
James E. Zini, D.O., in the Congress for his invaluable contributions 
and service to his community, to our state, and to our nation.
  Dr. Zini epitomizes the Osteopathic profession. With his application 
of Osteopathic practices and principals, he personifies the model D.O. 
physician--practicing in a small rural town taking care of people, not 
just treating symptoms. He started his family practice in rural 
Mountain View, Arkansas, in 1977. In his Mountain View and Marshall 
clinics, along with partner David Burnette, D.O., office manager Judy 
Zini, and the Zini Clinic staff, Jim makes sure that each patient 
visit--approximately 13,000 annually--is remembered as excellent, 
quality D.O. care.
  Dr. Zini is Board Certified in Family Practice by the American 
College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and is a fellow of the 
college. Jim is also Board Certified by the American Board of Quality 
Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.
  As a founder and leader of the Arkansas Osteopathic Medical 
Association (AOMA), Dr. Zini tirelessly worked to advance the Arkansas 
Osteopathic profession: to promote the Osteopathic family in all areas 
affecting D.O.s; and to protect the licensure, practice and educational 
interests of all Arkansas D.O.s. Dr. Zini has served his state 
association with distinction: Founder, President, Vice President, 
Committee Chairperson, Member, and he received the first AOMA Physician 
of the Year Award in 1989. Jim is also the first D.O. to serve on the 
Arkansas State Medical Board--a position designated by law that he 
worked to enact.
  Dr. Zini furthered his commitment to the Osteopathic profession at 
the national level: serving as an Arkansas delegate to the American 
Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates; numerous House 
committees; AOA Board of Trustees; several key AOA committees and 
chairmanships; and 2001-2002 AOA President. As a community leader, Dr. 
Zini's recognitions include: 1998 Flight Safety Award, Federal Aviation 
Administration; 1997 Distinguished Citizen Award, Mountain View Chamber 
of Commerce; 1996 Alumni of the Year Award, University of Health 
Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri; 1991 Federal Aviation Administration 
Certificate of Recognition; Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Osteopathic 
Fraternity; and 1972 Ordained Minister, St. Paul's United Church of 
Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  James E. Zini, D.O., is a physician, advisor and friend to many. He 
has dedicated his life to serving his fellow citizens as a leader in 
both his profession and his community, and he deserves our respect and 
gratitude for his priceless contributions. On behalf of the Congress, I 
extend congratulations and best wishes to my good friend James E. Zini, 
D.O., on his successes and achievements.

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